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south of Atháni, is often 4
busier as it is visited by a
large number of tour boats. Vasilikí
⌂ 35 km (22 miles) SE of EAT
Léfkáda town
3 On the east side of a deep bay
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Nydrí and the at the southern end of the This excellent taverna,
Satellite Islands island lies Vasilikí, a wind­ spread over two
surfers paradise with a white­ storeys, offers mezedes,
⌂ 16 km (10 miles) S of
Léfkáda town shingle beach. The winds and such as mussel
shallow nature of the bay saganáki, and succulent
On the east coast, Nydrí is provide the perfect conditions grilled meat and fish
Lefkáda’s main resort; it is and the well­known resort dishes. There’s a bar
rather brash and very touristy, attracts windsurfers from attached downstairs.
but has splendid views of the around the world. ⌂ Sývota Bay seafront,
offshore islands, including Léfkáda
Meganísi, a small island that § 26450 31880
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Its main port, Vathý, is con­
nected to Nydrí by ferry. Karyá
Hordes of pleasure craft line ⌂ 12 km (7 miles) S of Vangelaras
Nydrí’s quay, offering day trips Léfkáda town Occupying a fine spot on
to destinations further afield. the eastern quay in
You can also take boat tours It is well worth ascending the Vasiliki, this taverna
from Nydrí to view, but not winding roads up to the serves fresh salads,
get onto, the other nearby island’s mountainous interior. tempting mezedes and
islets such as Skorpiós, which The principal town is the traditional main
used to belong to the Onassis embroidery centre of Karyá, courses such as beef in
family. A short 2­km (1­mile) beautifully situated around a a wine sauce, plus a
walk inland will take visitors to small flagstoned square range of drinks.
a lovely waterfall. shaded by huge plane trees. ⌂ Vasilikí harbour
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